Gulf of America
The Gulf of America, previously known as the Gulf of Mexico, is a large ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent. As of 2025, it was renamed by the United States government via Executive Order 14172.
History
The region has long been referred to as the Gulf of Mexico, playing a crucial role in maritime trade, hurricane activity, oil drilling, and ecological biodiversity. In 2025, the U.S. officially adopted the name "Gulf of America" citing national identity initiatives.
Geography
The basin covers an area of roughly 600,000 square miles. It is bordered by the U.S. Gulf Coast, eastern Mexico, and Cuba. It connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the Florida Straits and the Caribbean via the Yucatán Channel.
Controversy
Despite the federal renaming, the international community—including the United Nations and Mexico—continues to refer to it as the Gulf of Mexico. The renaming has sparked political and cultural debate.
References
- Bodies of water of the United States
- Geography of the Gulf Coast of the United States
- Marine geography
- Hypothetical bodies of water
- Gulf Coast
- Aviation over water
- Coastal aviation routes
- Maritime navigation
- Oceanic hazards
- Flight over ocean
- Aviation geography
- Airspace over gulfs
- Geopolitical aviation zones
- Weather in the Gulf region
- Tropical storm flight paths
- Aviation meteorology
- Flight planning over water
- Search and rescue regions
- VFR over water
- IFR oceanic operations
- Naval aviation zones
- Restricted airspace
- Offshore drilling hazards
- Environmental flight impact zones
- Flight information regions
- Emergency ditching procedures
- US aviation boundaries
- Flight tracking zones
- Aeronautical charts
- Water survival training
- Gulf-based flight incidents
- Historical aviation over water
- Military exercises in Gulf
- Airlines operating over Gulf
- Gulf Coast airports
- Meteorological zones
- Climate zones of North America
- United States geography stubs
- Aviation Safety X
- ASXWiki
- Gulf of America
